Meh, it all looks similar to me!
I gotta admit, I still don't like the $2.50 pieces, simply because of the size. Too easily lost!
Hard to tell from the pics, but I suspect it may have been cleaned at some point. Nice detail, though.
A very prescient post, given current advocacy for MMT (modern monetary, or unlimited central bank financing of government spending). Thoughts,...
Are you a fan of MMT?
That said, I think that for lower grade pieces (think AG/G), it's probably a bit less likely to encounter a counterfeit piece. I've heard stories,...
As a general rule, do not clean coins. Period. End of story. Cleaning destroys value.
I think it was made in jest...
The first: yes. The second: not as much.
First coin has detail that is way sharper than normal. Second one has characteristic weakness on the area near the rim.
I've been eyeing one of those 15 rupee George V gold pieces, but talk about pricey!
Hmmm; methinks an old holder would have awarded a less inflated grade.
Bullion side of the business should benefit; however, this may mean a drop off in numismatic premium over bullion content for many pre-1933 gold...
If you really want a challenge, get yourself a two volume set of the Whitman Type albums. Some unobtainables (i.e. 1796-1797 half dollars, etc.),...
I prefer the dollar coins myself.
MS-62; distracting mark on cheek.
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No matter what, they're going to have to look into making the aisles bigger, at least at my local show! No way to have 6 feet distancing with 10...
Gorgeous! I'm not usually a fan of the matte finish, but I'll make an exception for these.
Meh, I prefer the 1937 crown any day.
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